K & S Helicopters, Inc.

Doing business as Paradise Helicopters Commercial Operations

UEI
GSMMT6LH2H83
CAGE
3BG12
Primary NAICS
481211 Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
SAM.gov registration
Expired

Company facts

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • Self Certified Small Disadvantaged Business
  • For Profit Organization
  • Veteran Owned Business
Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
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Corporate family
SAM.gov registration date
Website
paradisecopters.com
Founded
1997
Employees
51-250
Estimated annual revenue
$10M-$50M
Industry
  1. Industrials
  2. Transportation
SIC code
79 Amusement & Recreation Services
Profiles

Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .

Recent federal awards

K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s 5 most recent federal contract and grant awards, newest first. Amounts are dollars obligated.
Award Agency Obligated Awarded
Emergency helicopter services Contract · 1305M323PNRMJ0049 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration $123,900
Helicopter flight services in support of DOI alaska/HI using small, medium turbine or reciprocating aircraft Contract · 140D8122FG009 Interior Business Center $2,404
Helicopter flight services in support of DOI alaska/HI using small, medium turbine or reciprocating aircraft Contract · 140D8122FF004 Interior Business Center $1,012
Helicopter flight services in support of DOI alaska Contract · 140D8122F0003 Interior Business Center $2,783
Helicopter flight services in support of DOI alaska/HI using small, medium turbine or reciprocating aircraft Contract · 140D8121FP150 Interior Business Center $21,632

About K & S Helicopters, Inc.

K & S Helicopters, Inc., doing business as Paradise Helicopters, is a self-certified small disadvantaged and veteran-owned business that provides helicopter flight services to various federal agencies. Based in Hawaii, the company specializes in commercial helicopter tours, charters, and external load lift services. Through federal contract awards, Paradise Helicopters offers a range of aviation services to support government missions, including aerial transportation, surveillance, data collection, and emergency response operations across the Hawaiian Islands.

Paradise Helicopters has received numerous prime federal contract awards from civilian agencies such as the Department of the Interior (DOI), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). These contracts typically involve providing helicopter flight services for diverse purposes, including volcano monitoring, hydrologic data collection, natural resource management, and emergency response. Notable contracts include a $245,250 purchase order from NOAA for flights to the Mauna Loa Observatory, a $125,000 firm-fixed-price order for non-personal helicopter flight support from NOAA, and a $74,709.70 contract from USDA for rotary-wing pilot services on Wake Atoll. The company has also received multiple delivery orders from DOI agencies such as the U.S. Geological Survey, National Park Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service for various missions ranging from $1,240 to $70,924. Many of these awards are set aside for small businesses, aligning with Paradise Helicopters' status as a small disadvantaged and veteran-owned company.

K & S Helicopters, Inc. holds a significant indefinite delivery contract (IDC) with the Department of the Interior, awarded on March 1, 2022. This multiple-award IDC, valued at $7,500,000, is set aside for total small business participation and has a performance period through February 2025. Under this contract vehicle, Paradise Helicopters provides on-demand helicopter flight services to support various DOI agencies and their missions in Hawaii. The company has received numerous delivery orders from agencies such as the U.S. Geological Survey, National Park Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service under this IDC. These task orders cover a wide range of services, including aerial transportation, surveillance, data collection, firefighting, volcano monitoring, and natural resource management across the Hawaiian Islands. The IDC enables DOI agencies to efficiently access Paradise Helicopters' specialized aviation capabilities to carry out critical missions in Hawaii's unique terrain.

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Quick answers

What is K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s UEI?

K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is GSMMT6LH2H83.

What is K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s CAGE code?

K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s CAGE code is 3BG12.

What is K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?

K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation).

Is K & S Helicopters, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?

K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration expired on July 19, 2024.

Which contract vehicles does K & S Helicopters, Inc. hold?

K & S Helicopters, Inc. holds a place on 2 federal contract vehicles, including DOI Alaska On Call Helicopter Flight Services 2017-2021 and Helicopter Rental Services in Hawaii 2013-2017.

What is K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s most recent federal award?

K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Emergency helicopter services (1305M323PNRMJ0049), from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, on December 8, 2022.

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